Interview: John Pittman, “Kinship”
It might seem quite odd indeed to admit that the first time I heard trumpeter John Pittman’s debut album, “Kinship,” was under water. I…
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Review: Chris Monson, “Seldom in the Well”
Chris Monson has astoundingly created a sultry, smoky and languid debut. Each instrument is masterfully played and captured in this timeless collection of jazz…
Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival Preview Part 2: Interview With Festival President David M.J. Lee
Last week we featured conversations with Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival performers Bassline and Mike Downes; for this second part of our festival preview, we…
Preview: Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival, 4-8 September
Next week, Toronto will come alive with a fabulous cacophony of jazz, as this year’s edition of the Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival gets underway. …
Interview: Adrean Farrugia and Joel Frahm, “Blued Dharma”
You would think that after nearly two years of almost daily music blogging, new music would no longer be a cause for excitement in…
Interview: Amos Hoffman & Noam Lemish, “Pardes”
The breadth and depth of the Canadian music scene is an ongoing delight to me, and “Pardes,” the recent project from Amos Hoffman and…
Gossip Talkin’ Blues, Episode 21: Amy Cervini, “No One Ever Tells You”
In this week’s episode of “Gossip Talkin’ Blues,” Team GDW talks with jazz vocalist Amy Cervini about her new album, “No One Ever Tells…
Highlights from The Sound of Music Festival, Burlington, ON
Having enjoyed catching up with The Once during their Friday evening performance at the Sound Of Music Festival, Team GDW took delight in seeing…
Exploring the Facets of Love: Interview, Deanne Matley, “Because I Loved”
The fifth album from Canadian jazz vocalist Deanne Matley, “Because I Loved,” is a tour de force, taking the listener on an emotional journey…
Exploring “My Heart Away” – A Conversation With Avery Raquel
With her new album of self-penned compositions, jazz/soul singer Avery Raquel takes a major step forward in her progression as a musician. Embracing a…